The Greek School of Saint George was founded in 1969 and began with an enrollment of only 18 students. Classes were then held in the White House on the same grounds that our Church presently occupies. Currently St. George Greek school is one of the two Greek schools in the greater Washington Metropolitan DC area recognized by the ministry of education in Greece as a Center of Greek studies. In addition, since 2018 it is approved from MCPS to offer 0.5 credit each year to high schools students who attend our Greek school Program. Enrollment now exceeds 200 students, with classes from pre-kindergarten through Γ Ellinomatheia level class. Many of our students participate every year in the exams for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek Language (Ellinomatheia exams) and students who achieve Level B1 and higher are eligible to receive the Seal of Biliteracy upon graduation. Also, Greek School offers an on-line conversational class and three adult classes for all levels. All classes are taught by professional high qualified and dedicated teachers with bachelor degrees from a higher educational institute and many years of experience.
The Greek School offers a unique educational program that emphasizes not only the Greek language, but also our Greek history, culture, and Greek Orthodox religion. For that reason, Greek school program has various cultural and religious day presentations/events during the school year (OXI Day, Christmas, March 25th etc) which showcases students’ language skills as well as their ability to really engage with these historical days
Greek school seeks to instill in our students an understanding of the important contribution Greece has made to our western civilization, to our democratic principles, and to the English language. With this understanding of their ethnic background, the Greek School program leads our children to one of the greatest knowledge of all, to “Know Thyself”. It is the goal of the Greek School that our children understand their language and heritage not only for their own benefit but also so that they will insist that their children receive this same understanding and appreciation of the Greek language and heritage.
Please see the Greek School Website for complete information, or contact Ms. Eirini Iatrou, Director of the Greek School at stgeorgegreekschoolbethesda@gmail.com.
